Guide to incident notification

What it contains

Under OHS laws, employers are required to notify WorkSafe about fatalities, serious injuries or health and safety incidents that happen in a workplace. This document outlines the OHS laws that apply to workplaces when a serious incident happens. It explains:

• the duties of workplaces under OHS laws, including what is a notifiable incident, when to notify WorkSafe and how to preserve a worksite after an incident
• the duties of workplaces under equipment regulations
• frequently asked questions about workplace incidents